American Rifleman
The world’s oldest and largest firearms authority, American Rifleman features articles, videos and breaking news on the latest guns, gear and ammunition.
Updated: 6 days 13 hours ago
New For 2023: Springfield Armory Saint Victor Folder
Springfield Armory now offers a variant of its Saint Victor AR-15 equipped with a LAW Tactical Folding Stock Adapter, allowing the rifle to be shortened significantly for compact carry.
The V-B Rifle Grenade Launcher In World War II
Often thought of only as a tool of the First World War, the French V-B rifle grenade launcher nonetheless also saw stopgap service by Allied forces in the early years of World War II.
Editor’s Choice: KelTec KSG 410
KelTec’s original 12-ga. KSG helped normalize the concept of a bullpup shotgun, and, as a result, not only is the industry now replete with such designs, but it remains one of the company’s best-selling products.
The Armed Citizen® May 22, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Popular Rifling Types: Advantages & Disadvantages
There are five barrel-rifling methods in general use: cut, button, broach, hammer forging and ECM (electrolytic cationic machining). All have their benefits and drawbacks.
Book Preview: ‘World War II Snipers | The Men, Their Guns, Their Stories’
A Casemate Publishers Illustrated Special, World War II Snipers by Gary Yee takes what is already a well-researched deep dive into the specifics of sniper training, employment and equipment to a new level.
The Budget Bolt-Action Revolution
The bolt-action has come to the fore as the first rifle, the basic rifle, the most popular hunting rifle and one of the least-expensive choices.
Product Preview: HatsanUSA Jet II
Converting a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) airgun from a pistol to a carbine has never been simpler, thanks to the multi-shot Jet II, from HatsanUSA.
New For 2023: Lone Wolf Arms DUSK 19
Lone Wolf Arms' DUSK 19 is an enhancement of the original Glock 19 design, loaded with premium aftermarket components and featuring several elements you won't find on OEM Glocks.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Exclusive Ruger MAX-9 Leopard
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a Davidson's Exclusive Ruger MAX-9, an out-of-the-box, optic-ready 9 mm that features an utterly unique frame finish: leopard-print.
2023 Accessory Of The Year: Silencer Central Banish 46
American Rifleman is pleased to announce Accessory Of The Year Award goes to Silencer Central.
The Armed Citizen® May 19, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Department Of Experiment: Shaping The U.S. Army's Inter-War Arms & Equipment
The Infantry School's Department of Experiment existed to identify any gap between any success in the laboratory or controlled workshop and the practical reality of that same item when placed in the hands of “soldiers of average intelligence” in simulated battlefield conditions.
U.S. Woman Arrested Overseas For Traveling With Golden Gun
In late April a U.S. resident was arrested in Sydney, Australia, after flying from LAX with a 24-karat gold-plated pistol in her baggage.
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Ronin M1911
In recent years, Springfield Armory has expanded and refreshed its lineup of M1911 pistols, and one of the new product lines is the 1911 Ronin. Here, American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz takes a closer look at its features.
New For 2023: Rock River Arms Operator DMR Series
Rock River Arms is expanding its AR lineup to include a set of enhanced Designated Marksman Rifles under the "Operator" name.
Review: Korth Carry Special
West German Willi Korth got into the manufacturing business in 1954 and started producing revolvers a decade later. His wheelguns quickly earned a reputation for high quality—and high price tags—and, through the decades, numerous importers have brought a trickle of Korth products into this country.
Favorite Firearms: The ‘Little Twenty’ Bought By Dad
I started with BB guns at an early age, but my passion for firearms really began the day my dad bought me a 20-ga. Winchester Model 37 single-shot at a gun show in 1962.
North Carolina Handgun Sales Skyrocket
Handgun sales in North Carolina saw a dramatic increase this year, nearly 3,000 percent, which came on the heels of North Carolina’s legislature overriding the governor’s veto—a measure that removed the requirement for residents to procure a permit from their local sheriff in order to purchase a handgun.
Getting Started In ‘Long-Range’ Rimfire Competition
The limited ballistic capability of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge makes it an interesting tool for simulating centerfire-rifle shooting at extreme ranges, and several competitive leagues have sprung up around this concept. Here’s a quick primer on how to get started.